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Amanda Pont-Shanks with her kindergarten class of Central Public School in Grimbsy, ONThe Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Niagara Region Métis Council (NRMC) has been busy educating students in the Niagara region about Métis history, culture and way of life. Council member Amanda Pont-Shanks shared her culture with her kindergarten class at Central Public School

Every year since 1993, the Government of Ontario has presented the Lincoln M. Alexander Award to honour young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination. Three awards are given each year: two student awards and one community award. Recipients receive a personalized certificate as well as a $5,000

Métis Nation of Ontario Supports Recent Recommendations from Canada’s Special Representative on Comprehensive Claims Policy Ottawa, ON (April 7, 2015) — Today, Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) President Gary Lipinski applauded a recently released report on the renewal of Canada’s comprehensive claims policy, which recommends that Canada create a “reconciliation process” to address Métis rights

The James Bartleman Aboriginal Youth Creative Writing Award recognizes Aboriginal youth for their creative writing talent. Every year up to six Aboriginal students each receive the award of $2,500. Creative writing pieces may include, but are not limited to, short stories, poems, essays, plays, songs or even comic strips. Submissions must be original work created

Submitted by: MNO staff The MNO Grand River Métis Council at Governance and Finance Training: Jennifer Parkinson, President; Leslie-Anne Muma; Bridget Brown; Barb Lair; Carol Levis,Senator. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) benefits immensely from the dedicated volunteers who are members of our chartered community councils. These hard-working individuals spend hundreds of hours building and

Submitted by: Jennifer Lafontaine, MNO citizen MNO Toronto and York Region Métis Council members and digital storytelling organizers and participants attend the Louis Riel Day celebration. Over four full Saturdays in November 2014, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Toronto and York Region Métis Council (TYRMC) partnered with Community Story Collective artists Jennifer LaFontaine, who

Submitted by: Rachelle Brunelle-McColl; MNO Employment Developer. Adapted from an article in: http://www.mountainlifemag.ca/2015/03/crossing-georgian-bay-on-sup-in-winter/ Scott Parent makes his way across Georgian Bay. ©Scott Parent Photo Scott Parent, son of Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) staff member and citizen Jo-Anne Parent who works in the MNO office in Midland, embarked on a unique adventure this past month:

Submitted by: Jennifer Parkinson, MNO Grand River Métis Council President Jennifer Parkinson (left), MNO Grand River Métis Council President, teaches students how to jig. The teachers of the Upper Grand District School Board participated in Aboriginal Art workshops organized by the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). Teachers were taught Métis Dot Art by Marie-Louise Lariviere,

Representatives from the Métis Nation of Ontario Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the Ministry of Transportation attend an information exchange meeting in Thunder Bay on March 13, 2015. On March 13, 2015, representatives from the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) from Regions 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO)

The MNO Oshawa and Durham Region Métis Council at the Governance and Finance training. Back row. (L-R) Janet Huttmann,Treasurer; Ted McNally, Councillor; Jeanette Ireland, Secretary. Front row. (L-R) Claire Kearns, Women’s Representative; Kristin Randall, President; Cecile Wagar, Senator. The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) benefits immensely from the dedicated volunteers who are members of our